Encapsulation of Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacterium longum Using Whey Protein Concentrate and Fructans as Wall Materials: Properties, Stability, and Viability in Simulated Gastrointestinal Tests
Naida Juárez-Trujillo,
Audry Peredo-Lovillo,
Fidel Martínez-Gutiérrez
et al.
Abstract:Whey protein concentrate (WPC) and native agave fructans (NAFs) were used in the microencapsulation process of Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 or Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis. Two treatments were carried out: 1. double emulsion-WPC-NAF and 2. WPC-NAF, both treatments were spray dried. Physicochemical, flow, and reconstitution properties, as well as thermal and microstructural stability were evaluated in microcapsules. Encapsulation efficiency after storage (one year, 4 °C) was determined under simula… Show more
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